Pain Management | Pain Physician | Chronic Pain | Tyler Texas

September has been designated as Pain Awareness Month because of the large number of Americans that struggle with pain on a daily basis. The pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler are here to share facts on acute and chronic pain, common causes of each and the importance of pain management.

Acute pain is a normal sensation that occurs immediately after an injury and subsides as the injury heals, but chronic pain is very different. Chronic pain is typically characterized as pain that lasts longer than 12 weeks (3 months), often without an injury or health condition present, or well after an injury has healed.

Do you want to learn more about common causes of acute and chronic pain? Read our full blog article dedicated to this topic here. 

Pain management is an extremely important portion of the medical field. With millions of Americans struggling with chronic pain each day, pain physicians and their specialized training are critical for diagnosing and treating the pain.

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and are struggling with acute or chronic pain, or would like to learn more about pain management during Pain Awareness Month, please contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler today for an appointment.  

Injured at Work | Workers Compensation | Personal Injury

Injuries at the workplace happen all the time throughout East Texas. Injuries can range from a simple fall to severe injuries sustained in an automobile accident. When an individual becomes injured at work, it is important they follow proper steps and visit a physician that can address their personal injury. The Tyler, Texas physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler specialize in injured workers, as well as workers’ compensation cases and claims. Our goal is to return workers back to the job as quickly as possible. 

What are the most common work injuries? Visit our full blog article here to learn more!

When someone becomes injured at work, they need to know what to do, and what not to do. The very first step is to obtain first aid or any other medical treatment that is necessary. If a physician is needed, it is important they are authorized by the workers’ compensation board and are experienced in cases and claims. The next step is to notify management. Management will need to know about the personal injury, when it occurred and the way in which it occurred. 

Following early treatment, an individual may feel fully recovered, or even worse. Pain physicians always encourage patients to be upfront and clear about pain level and symptoms, so they can better determine when the patient is able to safely return to work.

If you live in the Tyler, Texas area and have become injured at work and require medical and workers’ compensation case assistance, please contact the personal injury and pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler today.

Knee Pain | Knee Osteoarthritis | Genicular Nerve Block

The knee joint is put through a lot of stress during everyday, sports and work activities. Even though the knee is the largest and strongest joint in the human body, it is still prone to osteoarthritis. Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis found in this joint, and one of the most common types in the human body. This joint disorder can cause ongoing knee pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of motion. Residents in the Greater Tyler, Texas area struggling with knee osteoarthritis may be candidates for a non-surgical treatment known as a genicular nerve block, available at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. 

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a degenerative form of arthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, which most commonly occurs in adults over the age of 50 years.  

Knee osteoarthritis can make everyday activities painful. Fortunately, when chronic knee pain and discomfort cannot be managed with conventional pain management treatments, a genicular nerve block may be the solution. 

Do you want to learn more about a genicular nerve block? Read our full article dedicated to this topic here. 

If you suffer from chronic knee pain caused by knee osteoarthritis and believe a genicular nerve block may be right for you, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain management physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler today.